Pestalozzi

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Historical Context

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early nineteenth century, post-Napoleonic period and beginnings of industrialism

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Dates/Nationality

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1746-1827 Swiss

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Purpose of Education

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develop the human being’s moral, mental, and physical powers harmoniously; use sense perception in forming clear ideas

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Curriculum

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object lessons; form, number, sound

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Methods of Instruction

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reliance on sensation; object lessons; simple to complex; near to far; concrete to abstract/ general and special methods: general=environment and special=subject area

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Role of Teacher

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acts as a loving facilitator of learning by creating a homelike school environment; skilled in using the special method

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Significance

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devised an education method that changed instruction in elementary schools

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Influence on Today’s Schools

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schooling based on emotional security and object learning

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notes

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reacted to industrialization; condemned traditional schooling; follower of Rousseau; realist-conceptual teaching; object lesson; general and special methods; group learning vs. one on one